was helpful info but in my case it can’t be started when I enter the command “netsh wlan start hostednetwork” and I get the message “the hostednetwork could not be started” ” The group or resource is not in the correct state to perform the requested opera
tion.” please help me out. thanks in advance.
thanks for your suggestions. When I open the wifi adapter it was already enable but it ask to update the adapter softwer which I did and within no time my wifi got connected.so thanks once again.
I created everything just as you said but when I try to connect on any iphone, it just sits there trying to connect but the phone won’t actually connect and when i connect on a computer, It says its a limited connection. Any suggestions?
Dear sir it worked for me for the first time. But in next time my mob. Wifi connection stuck in obtaining IP address and authentication. I am using LAN connection. Do i need to make my wifi on for this hosted application to run. Can u tell me the command to change password key.
Hi, I had the same problem with the command saying “The hosted network couldn’t be started. The group or resource is not in the correct state to perform the requested operation”
But I can’t find the local area connection adapter in my device manage, neither under network connections
I accidentally disabled the local area connection adapter before, is that why i can’t start internet sharing?
Thx
hi…..
i followed the above mentioned steps…
my hotspot name is visible in other devices…but they cant access the internet….it is showing that connection is limited…can u please suggest me any solution….
The hosted network couldn’t be started.
The wireless local area network interface is powered down and doesn’t support th
e requested operation.
and then is diables the drivers and enabled then also it did not work
Hi, I used the processes as you explained and tried using the shared internet on my mobile phone and laptop. Initially my mobile phone was kept on showing getting IP address but was not connecting at all, then I did the static IP config as explained in some other blogs after that the mobile phone started showing connected but I was not able to access the internet. Even my other laptop show limited access when I try to access this wireless share.
vas
9 years ago
I am able to access shared folders on host my computer, but unable to access internet even though ‘Access type’ is showing as ‘Internet’ on both. Anything else is missing?
These are the details from the command:
netsh wlan show all
Wireless System Information Summary
(Time: 7/11/2014 12:06:18 AM India Standard Time)
=======================================================================
============================== SHOW DRIVERS ===========================
=======================================================================
Interface name: Wi-Fi
Driver : Intel(R) Centrino(R) Advanced-N 6230
Vendor : Intel Corporation
Provider : Intel
Date : 11/24/2013
Version : 15.9.2.1
INF file : C:WindowsINFoem41.inf
Files : 2 total
C:Windowssystem32DRIVERSNETwsw00.sys
C:Windowssystem32driversvwifibus.sys
Type : Native Wi-Fi Driver
Radio types supported : 802.11a 802.11b 802.11g 802.11n
FIPS 140-2 mode supported : Yes
802.11w Management Frame Protection supported : No
Hosted network supported : Yes
Authentication and cipher supported in infrastructure mode:
Open None
Open WEP-40bit
Open WEP-104bit
Open WEP
WPA-Enterprise TKIP
WPA-Enterprise CCMP
WPA-Personal TKIP
WPA-Personal CCMP
WPA2-Enterprise TKIP
WPA2-Enterprise CCMP
WPA2-Personal TKIP
WPA2-Personal CCMP
Open Vendor defined
Authentication and cipher supported in ad-hoc mode:
Open None
Open WEP-40bit
Open WEP-104bit
Open WEP
WPA2-Personal CCMP
=======================================================================
============================= SHOW INTERFACES =========================
=======================================================================
There is 1 interface on the system:
Name : Wi-Fi
Description : Intel(R) Centrino(R) Advanced-N 6230
GUID : 4ad8b416-b616-4b35-a3da-7074c2276051
Physical address : 88:53:2e:11:17:c3
State : disconnected
Hosted network status : Started
=======================================================================
=========================== SHOW HOSTED NETWORK =======================
=======================================================================
Hosted network settings
———————–
Mode : Allowed
SSID name : “vas12”
Max number of clients : 32
Authentication : WPA2-Personal
Cipher : CCMP
Hosted network status
———————
Status : Started
BSSID : 88:53:2e:11:17:c4
Radio type : 802.11n
Channel : 11
Number of clients : 0
=======================================================================
============================= SHOW SETTINGS ===========================
=======================================================================
Wireless LAN settings
———————
Show blocked networks in visible network list: No
Only use GP profiles on GP-configured networks: No
Hosted network mode allowed in WLAN service: Yes
Allow shared user credentials for network authentication: Yes
Block period: Not Configured.
Auto configuration logic is enabled on interface “Wi-Fi”
=======================================================================
============================== SHOW FILTERS ===========================
=======================================================================
Allow list on the system (group policy)
—————————————
Allow list on the system (user)
——————————-
Block list on the system (group policy)
—————————————
Block list on the system (user)
——————————-
=======================================================================
=========================== SHOW CREATEALLUSER ========================
=======================================================================
Everyone is allowed to create all user profiles.
=======================================================================
============================= SHOW PROFILES ===========================
=======================================================================
Profiles on interface Wi-Fi:
Group policy profiles (read only)
———————————
User profiles
————-
All User Profile : KARTEEK-PC_Network
=======================================================================
========================== SHOW PROFILES NAME=* =======================
=======================================================================
Profile KARTEEK-PC_Network on interface Wi-Fi:
=======================================================================
Applied: All User Profile
Profile information
——————-
Version : 1
Type : Wireless LAN
Name : KARTEEK-PC_Network
Control options :
Connection mode : Connect automatically
Network broadcast : Connect only if this network is broadcasting
AutoSwitch : Do not switch to other networks
Connectivity settings
———————
Number of SSIDs : 1
SSID name : “KARTEEK-PC_Network”
Network type : Infrastructure
Radio type : [ Any Radio Type ]
Vendor extension : Not present
i am having the same problem , access is internet in both the connection still not getting internet in my android phone – if there is any silution to this then please tell me
i have also the same problem , access in internet in both the connection still not getting internet in my android phone – if there is any silution to this then please tell me
Ransidthing
9 years ago
Would this work with an xbox so I am able take advantage of a VPN
well, i followed every single step as shown but got problem on accessing the internet to my other devices, laptop and cell-phones, as it is showing that the password created or shown in home group is incorrect.
Is there anything wrong or i left to do?..
Try running this command netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid=Hotspot key=7Tutorials keyUsage=persistent
instead of netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid=Hotspot key=7Tutorials
Also check that on your phones you’re using the same input language as on your computer.
Sam
9 years ago
Hi, i have a problem at step 2, when i check “Allow other network users to connect through this computer’s Internet connection” i can’t select the virtual network that i already created and it just says “Wi-Fi”, i hope you can help me
Open Device Manager. Click View -> Show hidden devices. Go to Network adapters. Locate Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adapter. Right click it and select Enable. Then use the commands below again: netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow netsh wlan start hostednetwork
I should have said I have exactly the same problem as Sam
TIJO
9 years ago
Hi,i do the above steps and created the hotspot. Also connect my mobile with laptop. I am using tata photone 2G for accesing internet in laptop.But i can’t access the internet in mobile ,is this because of slow internet connection? or any other problem?
I just followed the steps mentioned, it’s working like a charm 🙂 Thanks a lot 😀
Nazia
9 years ago
Thanks for the tip! It was very helpful! 🙂
tykobrian
9 years ago
looks like i have to follow these steps every time I turn off my wifi of my laptop. So can you plesase create a batch file of these commands so it can be automated?
Aiman
9 years ago
I am at the part where you enter “netsh wlan start hostednetwork”.
I’m getting the message “The hosted network couldn’t be started. A device attached to the system is not functioning”.
Open Device Manager. Click View -> Show hidden devices. Go to Network adapters. Locate Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adapter. Right click it and select Enable. Then use the commands below again: netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow netsh wlan start hosted network
I am at the part where you enter “netsh wlan start hostednetwork”.
I’m getting the message “The hosted network couldn’t be started. A device attached to the system is not functioning”.
I also enabled my Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adapter but I am still getting the message above.
Your help is kindly appreciated.
Eugen
9 years ago
Very helpful, thank a lot : it works perfectly !
Emmanuel
9 years ago
The tips you pasted was useful. Thanks a lot. I’ve been looking for a way to create this since I bought my system. Thnaks for your help
havyas
9 years ago
Hi i had used all the mentioned tricks to create wifi hotspot in my lappy but its not possible.. so below i had pasted my network connection properties please give me the valuable suggestion.. thanks in advance …
(Time: 23-09-2014 03:55:46 US Eastern Daylight Time)
=======================================================================
============================== SHOW DRIVERS ===========================
=======================================================================
Interface name: Wi-Fi
Driver : Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Co
Vendor : Intel Corporation
Provider : Microsoft
Date : 15-08-2010
Version : 13.3.0.137
INF file : C:WindowsINFnetwlv64.inf
Files : 1 total
C:Windowssystem32DRIVERSnetwlv64.sys
Type : Native Wi-Fi Driver
Radio types supported : 802.11a 802.11b 802.11g
FIPS 140-2 mode supported : Yes
802.11w Management Frame Protection supported : No
Hosted network supported : No
Authentication and cipher supported in infrastructure mode:
Open None
Open WEP-40bit
Open WEP-104bit
Open WEP
WPA-Enterprise TKIP
WPA-Enterprise CCMP
WPA-Personal TKIP
WPA-Personal CCMP
WPA2-Enterprise TKIP
WPA2-Enterprise CCMP
WPA2-Personal TKIP
WPA2-Personal CCMP
Open Vendor defined
Authentication and cipher supported in ad-hoc mode:
Open None
Open WEP-40bit
Open WEP-104bit
Open WEP
WPA2-Personal CCMP
=======================================================================
============================= SHOW INTERFACES =========================
=======================================================================
There is 1 interface on the system:
Name : Wi-Fi
Description : Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Conne
GUID : 6ff73785-ac6a-4642-ba9f-0ac77b325379
Physical address : 00:1f:3c:e4:af:33
State : disconnected
Hosted network status : Not available
=======================================================================
=========================== SHOW HOSTED NETWORK =======================
=======================================================================
Hosted network settings
———————–
Mode : Disallowed
SSID name : “MyPublicWiFi”
Max number of clients : 100
Authentication : WPA2-Personal
Cipher : CCMP
Hosted network status
———————
Status : Not available
=======================================================================
============================= SHOW SETTINGS ===========================
=======================================================================
Wireless LAN settings
———————
Show blocked networks in visible network list: No
Only use GP profiles on GP-configured networks: No
Hosted network mode allowed in WLAN service: No
Allow shared user credentials for network authentication: Yes
Block period: Not Configured.
Auto configuration logic is enabled on interface “Wi-Fi”
=======================================================================
============================== SHOW FILTERS ===========================
=======================================================================
Allow list on the system (group policy)
—————————————
Allow list on the system (user)
——————————-
Block list on the system (group policy)
—————————————
Block list on the system (user)
——————————-
=======================================================================
=========================== SHOW CREATEALLUSER ========================
=======================================================================
Everyone is allowed to create all user profiles.
=======================================================================
============================= SHOW PROFILES ===========================
=======================================================================
Profiles on interface Wi-Fi:
Group policy profiles (read only)
———————————
User profiles
————-
=======================================================================
========================== SHOW PROFILES NAME=* =======================
=======================================================================
Profile “*” is not found on the system.
=======================================================================
======================= SHOW NETWORKS MODE=BSSID ======================
=======================================================================
hello sir!
my mobile is not connecting to created hotspot but it is showing “connecting…..”
Varun Gupta
9 years ago
Hi,
I followed all the steps and everything worked fine for me. But I am facing authentication problem even if i give correct key in my mobile. can you please help me
I’m facing the same problem – Authentication Error. I’m using Wireless network adapter connected to my PC. The Virtual Host is created fine and this wi-fi is showing in my Android One mobile… But in Android mobile i get the error..
Check 3 things:
1. Do you have a proxy set up on your smartphone? If yes, remove it.
2. Check the firewall on your computer. Try disabling it and try the connection again.
3. Make sure the IPs of all your devices are set to auto.
pranav baldua
9 years ago
hey,
in my laptop it is displaying that
you must run this command from a command prompt with administrator privilege.
help me asap.
right click on cmd prmpt select run as administrartor
reza
9 years ago
Hi,
I followed all the steps and everything worked fine for me.but can not mobile connected to laptop.
on mobile : “obtaining IP address…”
can you please help me.
Hi!
I suffered with this one a long time but found the solution.
Open your windows firewall settings and turn off the firewall for the virtual network you’ve created. You can keep the firewall on for the main connection – just disable the virtual one. I couldn’t track the exact checkbox from exceptions list but by that way you should be fine cause all traffic still goes through one firewall 🙂
First check your firewall.
Secondly, try to disable the power saving feature for your network adapter: right click on your WiFi adapter -> Properties -> Configure -> Power Management -> uncheck “Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power”.
Rishabh
9 years ago
hi, i have MTS data card. But when i go to properties there is no sharing tab.. please help on how to get the option “allow other uesrs to get access to internet connection on this computer”
Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Intel(R) WiFi Link 5100 AGN
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-22-FB-65-6E-68
DHCP Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : No
Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
this is what you are asking for……please help me im not able create the virtual hosted network i have tried all above steps but every time it shows the error message
First of all, I don’t see any ethernet. Check if you fit one of the scenarios we showed in the first section of this guide: What You Need in Order for This to Work
Secondly, you should enable DHCP for the wireless card.
Open Device Manager. Click View -> Show hidden devices. Go to Network adapters. Locate Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adapter. Right click it and select Enable. Then use the commands below again: netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow netsh wlan start hostednetwork
hi marco….in the device manager…..simply do one thing………..
go to view>show hidden adapters>click that option…….
now refresh the device manager for any hardware changes……this time you can see the microsoft hostednetwork adapter………
Hi, I’m stuck at step 2 where it doesn’t show the network I created, only showing Wi-Fi. I have enabled Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adapter on Device Manager and used both commands again to no avail.
Do you have the Sharing tab? If not, start the “Internet Connection Sharing” service. This guide shows all the steps.
Pram
9 years ago
Thanks for all the help. Been successful to the point of Ethernet Properties where I have ticked the first box but still have Wi-Fi at the Home network connection. My iPhone 4 has detected the new network but still cant get network.Have I missed anything sir? Thanks again.
If your Internet connection is on your Ethernet than you should be able to share it. If you don’t see that it means your Internet is running on your WiFi. So you should use the your Ethernet as your Internet connection and disconnect from the Wifi Internet (but not disable the adapter). Do that and everything will work.
Rosh
9 years ago
Iam using MTS data card.. all run smoothly. Fon has connected to wifi hotspot and still can’t get access to internet.. Iam using MTS data card..
I understand that you are using an USB modem for connecting to the Internet. If that is the case, for this guide to work you should have another wireless adapter on your computer. Do you have one?
ANCHAL
9 years ago
hi..in the last step..while setting the home network connection..it is not showing the option of local area connection..help asap
Rosh
9 years ago
Am using H.P Lap only.. no further adapters.. and am getting connection occasionally.. Once I get that and needs to repeat these steps after each log in. As trying my luck
Hi Rosh! We will soon add to this guide a method to automatically start the AP functionality with Windows. If everything works OK we will do it this week.
Pravin
9 years ago
HI – I could connect to the hotspot I created but while connecting to it from Lumia 920 it gives msg”you won’t be able to access I’Net using this connection, you still want to connect?”
Open Device Manager. Click View -> Show hidden devices. Go to Network adapters. Locate Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adapter. Right click it and select Enable.
Also, try this: open Device Manager, locate your physical wireless adapter, open its Properties, switch to the Power management tab and select the option “Allow this device to wake up the computer” and “Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power.
Then use the commands below again: netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow netsh wlan start hosted network
Rohan
9 years ago
Hi I’m unable to access internet with my wireless device even though ‘Access type’ is showing as ‘Internet’ on both.
>Kept firewall setting disabled.
This could happen if you have set a proxy or VPN on your wireless device, or its IP is not set to auto.
Rohan
9 years ago
Thanks for reply, proxy is set to ‘none’ & for IP it is showing ‘DHCP’ & ‘STATIC’
>I’ve tried both, but still no change. Pls suggest
>getting full signal strength also
🙂
Keep the DHCP on auto.
Open the Services console (search for services.msc and click/tap the first result).
Then, look for a service called Routing and Remote Access service. If disabled, start it and set it to Automatic. If this isn’t working either, do the same thing for the service called Internet Connection Sharing.
Thanks again, “Internet connection sharing” service was already in enabled mode & “Routing & remote access service which was in disable mode is enabled & set to automatic..
🙁 not working
Rohan – Are you using the Airtel 4G service? I’m facing the exact same problem as you and have tried almost everything but nothing works. The only reason I can think of is that the ISP (airtel) might have blocked internet via virtual adapters!
Gpap
9 years ago
Hi! Step two: There is no dropdown menu, only a box with “Wi-Fi” in it. I cannot change it..
I am having problem in step 2.. after going to the sharing tab and checking the box of “Allow other network users to connect through this computer’s Internet connection”.. still no internet access is shown.
Aditi
9 years ago
Another problem cropped up.. by mistake i disabled the network i created.. now if i am repeating step 1, following message is shown: “The hosted network couldn’t be started. The group or resource is not in the correct state to perform the requested operation. “
The hotspot is created but not getting connected to my android phone. Its showing “Network disabled. Poor connection.” on the phone, although the signal is very strong.
Lisa
9 years ago
I am getting to the final step of enabling the internet to my connection but I dont have a drop down box I only have the wifi option i have done the device manager show hidden option and everything you suggested in previous comments but to no avail any suggestions?
C:Windowssystem32>netsh wlan start hostednetwork
The hosted network started.
C:Windowssystem32>netsh wlan drivers
The following command was not found: wlan drivers.
C:Windowssystem32>netsh wlan show drivers
Interface name: Wi-Fi
Driver : Broadcom BCM4352HMB 802.11ac 2×2 Wi-Fi Adapter
Vendor : Broadcom
Provider : Broadcom
Date : 6/08/2013
Version : 6.30.223.143
INF file : C:WindowsINFoem13.inf
Files : 4 total
C:Windowssystem32DRIVERSBCMWL63a.SYS
C:Windowssystem32bcmihvsrv64.dll
C:Windowssystem32bcmihvui64.dll
C:Windowssystem32driversvwifibus.sys
Type : Native Wi-Fi Driver
Radio types supported : 802.11ac 802.11a 802.11n 802.11g 802.11b
FIPS 140-2 mode supported : Yes
802.11w Management Frame Protection supported : Yes
Hosted network supported : Yes
Authentication and cipher supported in infrastructure mode:
Open None
Open WEP
WPA2-Enterprise TKIP
WPA2-Personal TKIP
WPA2-Enterprise CCMP
WPA2-Personal CCMP
WPA-Enterprise TKIP
WPA-Personal TKIP
WPA-Enterprise CCMP
WPA-Personal CCMP
Authentication and cipher supported in ad-hoc mode:
WPA2-Personal CCMP
Open None
Open WEP
The wireless card is OK and will work.
Do you find yourself in one of the scenarios we said in the first section of this article? You should have an ethernet (with Internet) and a wifi, or 2 wifi (from which 1 should have internet), or a modem(with Internet) and a wifi. You cannot use a single wireless card to connect to the Internet and create a hosted network at the same time.
I have my laptop connected via ethernet and its connected to internet and then I also have the wifi connection which isnt connected to internet atm because we are using an older modem that has no wifi on it, I managed to make the virtual connection with no problems so i could see in network sharing my bluetooth connection, my wifi connection my ethernet connection and then the connection i made. I was able to connect my ipad to the computer however when I went into the properties of ethernet and click sharing internet that box that you have on your tutorial shows you have WiFi option and then the other options I only have the Wifi option I can delete it and write anything else and there is no drop down box
I know it sounds obvious, but did you try to restart the computer? You should be able to share the ethernet with any local area connection. Also check if these services are started: Internet Connection Sharing and Routing and Remote Access.
Naveen Yadav
9 years ago
Hi,
I getting the error “the wireless local area network interface is powered down and doesn’t support the requested operation” while executing the “start hostednetwork command”
pls help
Driver : Ralink RT3290 802.11bgn Wi-Fi Adapter
Vendor : Ralink Technology, Corp.
Provider : Ralink Technology, Corp.
Date : 29/03/2014
Version : 5.0.45.0
INF file : C:WINDOWSINFoem29.inf
Files : 4 total
C:WINDOWSsystem32DRIVERSnetr28x.sys
C:WINDOWSsystem32driversvwifibus.sys
C:WINDOWSsystem32RaCoInstx.dll
C:WINDOWSsystem32RaCoInst.dat
Type : Native Wi-Fi Driver
Radio types supported : 802.11b 802.11g 802.11n
FIPS 140-2 mode supported : Yes
802.11w Management Frame Protection supported : Yes
Hosted network supported : Yes
Authentication and cipher supported in infrastructure mode:
Open None
Open WEP-40bit
Open WEP-104bit
Open WEP
WPA-Enterprise TKIP
WPA-Enterprise CCMP
WPA-Personal TKIP
WPA-Personal CCMP
WPA2-Enterprise TKIP
WPA2-Enterprise CCMP
WPA2-Personal TKIP
WPA2-Personal CCMP
Vendor defined TKIP
Vendor defined CCMP
WPA2-Enterprise Vendor defined
WPA2-Enterprise Vendor defined
Vendor defined Vendor defined
Vendor defined Vendor defined
Vendor defined Vendor defined
Authentication and cipher supported in ad-hoc mode:
Open None
Open WEP-40bit
Open WEP-104bit
Open WEP
WPA2-Personal CCMP
Vendor defined Vendor defined
what i have tried yet :
1) adapter sharing options
2)service.msc options
3)updated drivers
4)mhotspot
still not able to access internet in my android phone
access type is – internet in both the connection
fed up with this
please give me any other solution
If you have authentication problems only on the Android devices, the problem is most likely the language on them. Try to connect to the AP using the english keyboard, or better yet set the phone to english language, region and keyboard.
Umnn.. I am using English keyboard already. switched back and forth to English US & English UK but no luck. Installed Windows 7 in another partition of the same pc and tried ad hoc from GUI but later came to know Android rejects ad hoc networks, so ran it from CMD and finally working fine. Windows 8.1 is still a mystery.
You’re right about Android devices. I just found that too. It seems you have to find workarounds in order to connect from some Androids. There are some apps that enable this feature but you have to root the device, as it seems.
Goel
9 years ago
Thanks! It worked flawlessly! One has to remember the distinction that in Win8.1, you don’t have an option to create an adhoc network, but must proceed through command prompt only.
hi! this has been very helpful so far, but I got stuck after entering the network sharing center. When I clicked on the Sharing tab, the only option for connection is Wi-Fi. I read the other comments and saw that other people had the same issue. So i followed your advice and opened up the device manager but when I checked, my hosted network virtual adapter was already enabled. So after that, I disabled it, re-enabled it and repeated the two steps you mentioned. However, when I went back to the network sharing center I was still having the same issue. Any ideas of what I can do next?
was helpful info but in my case it can’t be started when I enter the command “netsh wlan start hostednetwork” and I get the message “the hostednetwork could not be started” ” The group or resource is not in the correct state to perform the requested opera
tion.” please help me out. thanks in advance.
thanks for your suggestions. When I open the wifi adapter it was already enable but it ask to update the adapter softwer which I did and within no time my wifi got connected.so thanks once again.
I created everything just as you said but when I try to connect on any iphone, it just sits there trying to connect but the phone won’t actually connect and when i connect on a computer, It says its a limited connection. Any suggestions?
open first your wifi adaptor
it is still showing me the same problem…
can u help out..
Dear sir it worked for me for the first time. But in next time my mob. Wifi connection stuck in obtaining IP address and authentication. I am using LAN connection. Do i need to make my wifi on for this hosted application to run. Can u tell me the command to change password key.
Hi Bibhuti, I have the same issue on windows 8.1, can you please let me know if somebody replied to your query?
Madhukar
netsh wlan refresh hostednetwork YourNewNetworkPassword
this may help you for setting a new password for your hostednetwork
Hi, I had the same problem with the command saying “The hosted network couldn’t be started. The group or resource is not in the correct state to perform the requested operation”
But I can’t find the local area connection adapter in my device manage, neither under network connections
I accidentally disabled the local area connection adapter before, is that why i can’t start internet sharing?
Thx
sir,i tried this but same problem is getting..
my wifi adopter is enable and up-to-date
I have the same problem
nice
I had the same problem as the person above and i did as told but all of them had already been enabled.
nope. it just keeps saying that the WLAN interface is powered down.
hi…..
i followed the above mentioned steps…
my hotspot name is visible in other devices…but they cant access the internet….it is showing that connection is limited…can u please suggest me any solution….
The hosted network couldn’t be started.
The wireless local area network interface is powered down and doesn’t support th
e requested operation.
and then is diables the drivers and enabled then also it did not work
run cmd as admin
Hi, I used the processes as you explained and tried using the shared internet on my mobile phone and laptop. Initially my mobile phone was kept on showing getting IP address but was not connecting at all, then I did the static IP config as explained in some other blogs after that the mobile phone started showing connected but I was not able to access the internet. Even my other laptop show limited access when I try to access this wireless share.
I am able to access shared folders on host my computer, but unable to access internet even though ‘Access type’ is showing as ‘Internet’ on both. Anything else is missing?
If you meet all the prerequisites we have share and you have followed everything we documented, it should work.
Disable the virtual adapter and try again. See this guide for the disabling procedure:
https://www.digitalcitizen.life/how-disable-virtual-wifi-network-adapter-windows-81/
No luck even after i followed the steps.
These are the details from the command:
netsh wlan show all
Wireless System Information Summary
(Time: 7/11/2014 12:06:18 AM India Standard Time)
=======================================================================
============================== SHOW DRIVERS ===========================
=======================================================================
Interface name: Wi-Fi
Driver : Intel(R) Centrino(R) Advanced-N 6230
Vendor : Intel Corporation
Provider : Intel
Date : 11/24/2013
Version : 15.9.2.1
INF file : C:WindowsINFoem41.inf
Files : 2 total
C:Windowssystem32DRIVERSNETwsw00.sys
C:Windowssystem32driversvwifibus.sys
Type : Native Wi-Fi Driver
Radio types supported : 802.11a 802.11b 802.11g 802.11n
FIPS 140-2 mode supported : Yes
802.11w Management Frame Protection supported : No
Hosted network supported : Yes
Authentication and cipher supported in infrastructure mode:
Open None
Open WEP-40bit
Open WEP-104bit
Open WEP
WPA-Enterprise TKIP
WPA-Enterprise CCMP
WPA-Personal TKIP
WPA-Personal CCMP
WPA2-Enterprise TKIP
WPA2-Enterprise CCMP
WPA2-Personal TKIP
WPA2-Personal CCMP
Open Vendor defined
Authentication and cipher supported in ad-hoc mode:
Open None
Open WEP-40bit
Open WEP-104bit
Open WEP
WPA2-Personal CCMP
=======================================================================
============================= SHOW INTERFACES =========================
=======================================================================
There is 1 interface on the system:
Name : Wi-Fi
Description : Intel(R) Centrino(R) Advanced-N 6230
GUID : 4ad8b416-b616-4b35-a3da-7074c2276051
Physical address : 88:53:2e:11:17:c3
State : disconnected
Hosted network status : Started
=======================================================================
=========================== SHOW HOSTED NETWORK =======================
=======================================================================
Hosted network settings
———————–
Mode : Allowed
SSID name : “vas12”
Max number of clients : 32
Authentication : WPA2-Personal
Cipher : CCMP
Hosted network status
———————
Status : Started
BSSID : 88:53:2e:11:17:c4
Radio type : 802.11n
Channel : 11
Number of clients : 0
=======================================================================
============================= SHOW SETTINGS ===========================
=======================================================================
Wireless LAN settings
———————
Show blocked networks in visible network list: No
Only use GP profiles on GP-configured networks: No
Hosted network mode allowed in WLAN service: Yes
Allow shared user credentials for network authentication: Yes
Block period: Not Configured.
Auto configuration logic is enabled on interface “Wi-Fi”
=======================================================================
============================== SHOW FILTERS ===========================
=======================================================================
Allow list on the system (group policy)
—————————————
Allow list on the system (user)
——————————-
Block list on the system (group policy)
—————————————
Block list on the system (user)
——————————-
=======================================================================
=========================== SHOW CREATEALLUSER ========================
=======================================================================
Everyone is allowed to create all user profiles.
=======================================================================
============================= SHOW PROFILES ===========================
=======================================================================
Profiles on interface Wi-Fi:
Group policy profiles (read only)
———————————
User profiles
————-
All User Profile : KARTEEK-PC_Network
=======================================================================
========================== SHOW PROFILES NAME=* =======================
=======================================================================
Profile KARTEEK-PC_Network on interface Wi-Fi:
=======================================================================
Applied: All User Profile
Profile information
——————-
Version : 1
Type : Wireless LAN
Name : KARTEEK-PC_Network
Control options :
Connection mode : Connect automatically
Network broadcast : Connect only if this network is broadcasting
AutoSwitch : Do not switch to other networks
Connectivity settings
———————
Number of SSIDs : 1
SSID name : “KARTEEK-PC_Network”
Network type : Infrastructure
Radio type : [ Any Radio Type ]
Vendor extension : Not present
Security settings
—————–
Authentication : WPA2-Personal
Cipher : CCMP
Security key : Present
Cost settings
————-
Cost : Unrestricted
Congested : No
Approaching Data Limit : No
Over Data Limit : No
Roaming : No
Cost Source : Default
=======================================================================
======================= SHOW NETWORKS MODE=BSSID ======================
=======================================================================
Interface name : Wi-Fi
There are 3 networks currently visible.
SSID 1 : raghavendra
Network type : Infrastructure
Authentication : WPA2-Personal
Encryption : CCMP
BSSID 1 : 64:66:b3:84:34:16
Signal : 46%
Radio type : 802.11n
Channel : 1
Basic rates (Mbps) : 1 2 5.5 11
Other rates (Mbps) : 6 9 12 18 24 36 48 54
SSID 2 : Raja
Network type : Infrastructure
Authentication : WPA2-Personal
Encryption : CCMP
BSSID 1 : ec:1a:59:17:0a:69
Signal : 36%
Radio type : 802.11n
Channel : 4
Basic rates (Mbps) : 1 2 5.5 11
Other rates (Mbps) : 6 9 12 18 24 36 48 54
SSID 3 : NETGEAR99
Network type : Infrastructure
Authentication : WPA2-Personal
Encryption : CCMP
BSSID 1 : 9c:d3:6d:02:2b:6c
Signal : 0%
Radio type : 802.11n
Channel : 1
Basic rates (Mbps) : 1 2 5.5 11
Other rates (Mbps) : 6 9 12 18 24 36 48 54
———————————————
Please let me know anything is missing.
I did it and have wifi signal and it says it has internet connection but it wont load on any device connected to the wifi network. What could i do?
i am having the same problem , access is internet in both the connection still not getting internet in my android phone – if there is any silution to this then please tell me
i have also the same problem , access in internet in both the connection still not getting internet in my android phone – if there is any silution to this then please tell me
Would this work with an xbox so I am able take advantage of a VPN
It doesn’t matter which type of device you connect to the wireless network you have created. It should work also with an Xbox.
I connected a smartphone to the test network we created and it worked just fine.
well, i followed every single step as shown but got problem on accessing the internet to my other devices, laptop and cell-phones, as it is showing that the password created or shown in home group is incorrect.
Is there anything wrong or i left to do?..
Try running this command
netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid=Hotspot key=7Tutorials keyUsage=persistentinstead of
netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid=Hotspot key=7TutorialsAlso check that on your phones you’re using the same input language as on your computer.
Hi, i have a problem at step 2, when i check “Allow other network users to connect through this computer’s Internet connection” i can’t select the virtual network that i already created and it just says “Wi-Fi”, i hope you can help me
Open Device Manager. Click View -> Show hidden devices. Go to Network adapters. Locate Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adapter. Right click it and select Enable. Then use the commands below again:
netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allownetsh wlan start hostednetworkThanks a lot man. really helped
I’ve followed all the steps in the tutorial and I’ve even tried this solution nothing works… I still only have the option WiFi…
there is no enable icon and the message is
Currently, this hardware device is not connected to the computer. (Code 45)
To fix this problem, reconnect this hardware device to the computer.
please guide
I have exactly the same problem but i can’t see whether anyone has posted a solution. Can anyone help please?
I should have said I have exactly the same problem as Sam
Hi,i do the above steps and created the hotspot. Also connect my mobile with laptop. I am using tata photone 2G for accesing internet in laptop.But i can’t access the internet in mobile ,is this because of slow internet connection? or any other problem?
Probably. 2G is really slow even for mobile internet.
i created the hotspot. but its not getting connected to my device..
Check your firewall.
I just followed the steps mentioned, it’s working like a charm 🙂 Thanks a lot 😀
Thanks for the tip! It was very helpful! 🙂
looks like i have to follow these steps every time I turn off my wifi of my laptop. So can you plesase create a batch file of these commands so it can be automated?
I am at the part where you enter “netsh wlan start hostednetwork”.
I’m getting the message “The hosted network couldn’t be started. A device attached to the system is not functioning”.
Your help is kindly appreciated.
Open Device Manager. Click View -> Show hidden devices. Go to Network adapters. Locate Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adapter. Right click it and select Enable. Then use the commands below again:
netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allownetsh wlan start hosted networkI have the same problem occuring, but I can’t find Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual adapter. What can I do?
I have the same problem. When I right click, it only shows me the option to disable virtual network adapter. Please help
I am at the part where you enter “netsh wlan start hostednetwork”.
I’m getting the message “The hosted network couldn’t be started. A device attached to the system is not functioning”.
I also enabled my Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adapter but I am still getting the message above.
Your help is kindly appreciated.
Very helpful, thank a lot : it works perfectly !
The tips you pasted was useful. Thanks a lot. I’ve been looking for a way to create this since I bought my system. Thnaks for your help
Hi i had used all the mentioned tricks to create wifi hotspot in my lappy but its not possible.. so below i had pasted my network connection properties please give me the valuable suggestion.. thanks in advance …
(Time: 23-09-2014 03:55:46 US Eastern Daylight Time)
=======================================================================
============================== SHOW DRIVERS ===========================
=======================================================================
Interface name: Wi-Fi
Driver : Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Co
Vendor : Intel Corporation
Provider : Microsoft
Date : 15-08-2010
Version : 13.3.0.137
INF file : C:WindowsINFnetwlv64.inf
Files : 1 total
C:Windowssystem32DRIVERSnetwlv64.sys
Type : Native Wi-Fi Driver
Radio types supported : 802.11a 802.11b 802.11g
FIPS 140-2 mode supported : Yes
802.11w Management Frame Protection supported : No
Hosted network supported : No
Authentication and cipher supported in infrastructure mode:
Open None
Open WEP-40bit
Open WEP-104bit
Open WEP
WPA-Enterprise TKIP
WPA-Enterprise CCMP
WPA-Personal TKIP
WPA-Personal CCMP
WPA2-Enterprise TKIP
WPA2-Enterprise CCMP
WPA2-Personal TKIP
WPA2-Personal CCMP
Open Vendor defined
Authentication and cipher supported in ad-hoc mode:
Open None
Open WEP-40bit
Open WEP-104bit
Open WEP
WPA2-Personal CCMP
=======================================================================
============================= SHOW INTERFACES =========================
=======================================================================
There is 1 interface on the system:
Name : Wi-Fi
Description : Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Conne
GUID : 6ff73785-ac6a-4642-ba9f-0ac77b325379
Physical address : 00:1f:3c:e4:af:33
State : disconnected
Hosted network status : Not available
=======================================================================
=========================== SHOW HOSTED NETWORK =======================
=======================================================================
Hosted network settings
———————–
Mode : Disallowed
SSID name : “MyPublicWiFi”
Max number of clients : 100
Authentication : WPA2-Personal
Cipher : CCMP
Hosted network status
———————
Status : Not available
=======================================================================
============================= SHOW SETTINGS ===========================
=======================================================================
Wireless LAN settings
———————
Show blocked networks in visible network list: No
Only use GP profiles on GP-configured networks: No
Hosted network mode allowed in WLAN service: No
Allow shared user credentials for network authentication: Yes
Block period: Not Configured.
Auto configuration logic is enabled on interface “Wi-Fi”
=======================================================================
============================== SHOW FILTERS ===========================
=======================================================================
Allow list on the system (group policy)
—————————————
Allow list on the system (user)
——————————-
Block list on the system (group policy)
—————————————
Block list on the system (user)
——————————-
=======================================================================
=========================== SHOW CREATEALLUSER ========================
=======================================================================
Everyone is allowed to create all user profiles.
=======================================================================
============================= SHOW PROFILES ===========================
=======================================================================
Profiles on interface Wi-Fi:
Group policy profiles (read only)
———————————
User profiles
————-
=======================================================================
========================== SHOW PROFILES NAME=* =======================
=======================================================================
Profile “*” is not found on the system.
=======================================================================
======================= SHOW NETWORKS MODE=BSSID ======================
=======================================================================
Interface name : Wi-Fi
Sorry, but your network adapter doesn’t support hosted networks. Look at the line: “Hosted network supported : No”
hello sir!
my mobile is not connecting to created hotspot but it is showing “connecting…..”
Hi,
I followed all the steps and everything worked fine for me. But I am facing authentication problem even if i give correct key in my mobile. can you please help me
Run
netsh wlan show driversand tell us what you see 🙂I’m facing the same problem – Authentication Error. I’m using Wireless network adapter connected to my PC. The Virtual Host is created fine and this wi-fi is showing in my Android One mobile… But in Android mobile i get the error..
Check 3 things:
1. Do you have a proxy set up on your smartphone? If yes, remove it.
2. Check the firewall on your computer. Try disabling it and try the connection again.
3. Make sure the IPs of all your devices are set to auto.
hey,
in my laptop it is displaying that
you must run this command from a command prompt with administrator privilege.
help me asap.
Read this: https://www.digitalcitizen.life/run-as-admin/
right click on cmd prmpt select run as administrartor
Hi,
I followed all the steps and everything worked fine for me.but can not mobile connected to laptop.
on mobile : “obtaining IP address…”
can you please help me.
Check your firewall (from your laptop of course).
Hi!
I suffered with this one a long time but found the solution.
Open your windows firewall settings and turn off the firewall for the virtual network you’ve created. You can keep the firewall on for the main connection – just disable the virtual one. I couldn’t track the exact checkbox from exceptions list but by that way you should be fine cause all traffic still goes through one firewall 🙂
Hi,
I have faced same problem & tried this solution, but still have been facing same issue. Any idea why?
hi, i have another problem. i followed your steps completely and it worked, but connection oftenly dropped after a successful start. i have win 8.1
First check your firewall.
Secondly, try to disable the power saving feature for your network adapter: right click on your WiFi adapter -> Properties -> Configure -> Power Management -> uncheck “Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power”.
hi, i have MTS data card. But when i go to properties there is no sharing tab.. please help on how to get the option “allow other uesrs to get access to internet connection on this computer”
Use Command Prompt to run this command
IPCONFIG /ALLand tell us what it says.
Yo hoo! thanks a lot , it’s working.
Hey, there is no sharing tap on my Ethernet connection proprieties’s Tab. plz help me out what’s that..?
Use Command Prompt to run this command
IPCONFIG /ALLand tell us what it says.
Windows IP Configuration
Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : rishi-PC
Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :
Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Hybrid
IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
Wireless LAN adapter Wireless Network Connection:
Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Intel(R) WiFi Link 5100 AGN
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-22-FB-65-6E-68
DHCP Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : No
Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
this is what you are asking for……please help me im not able create the virtual hosted network i have tried all above steps but every time it shows the error message
Hi there,
it seems like i need to start the wifi network every time I opens my laptop.. Is there any way to make it permanent ?
here its showing the message “The hosted network couldn’t be started” what its sloution.
I am using win 8.1
Read through the answers for the previous comments.
thanks, it works for me… i just follow the steps.
It does not work on surface pro 3, If any one successful in creating a virtual hotspot on Surface Pro 3 ,Please help me out
It says.. The hosted network couldn’t be started. The group or resource is not in the correct state to perform the requested operation
Open Device Manager. Click View -> Show hidden devices. Go to Network adapters. Locate Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adapter. Right click it and select Enable. Then use the commands below again:
netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allownetsh wlan start hostednetworkthanx…i got it..
can u pls tell me how to change the security type from WPA2 to WPA
i can’t find Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adapter please help
hi marco….in the device manager…..simply do one thing………..
go to view>show hidden adapters>click that option…….
now refresh the device manager for any hardware changes……this time you can see the microsoft hostednetwork adapter………
you can contact me anytime @ [email protected]
Hi, I’m stuck at step 2 where it doesn’t show the network I created, only showing Wi-Fi. I have enabled Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adapter on Device Manager and used both commands again to no avail.
Do you have the Sharing tab? If not, start the “Internet Connection Sharing” service. This guide shows all the steps.
Thanks for all the help. Been successful to the point of Ethernet Properties where I have ticked the first box but still have Wi-Fi at the Home network connection. My iPhone 4 has detected the new network but still cant get network.Have I missed anything sir? Thanks again.
If your Internet connection is on your Ethernet than you should be able to share it. If you don’t see that it means your Internet is running on your WiFi. So you should use the your Ethernet as your Internet connection and disconnect from the Wifi Internet (but not disable the adapter). Do that and everything will work.
Iam using MTS data card.. all run smoothly. Fon has connected to wifi hotspot and still can’t get access to internet.. Iam using MTS data card..
I understand that you are using an USB modem for connecting to the Internet. If that is the case, for this guide to work you should have another wireless adapter on your computer. Do you have one?
hi..in the last step..while setting the home network connection..it is not showing the option of local area connection..help asap
Am using H.P Lap only.. no further adapters.. and am getting connection occasionally.. Once I get that and needs to repeat these steps after each log in. As trying my luck
Hi Rosh! We will soon add to this guide a method to automatically start the AP functionality with Windows. If everything works OK we will do it this week.
HI – I could connect to the hotspot I created but while connecting to it from Lumia 920 it gives msg”you won’t be able to access I’Net using this connection, you still want to connect?”
HI Codrut – in Registry Editor I changes following parameters to take care of firewall enabling
NC_PersonalFirewallConfig – 1
NC_ShowSharedAccess_Ui – 1
Looks these are not correct values.
Anyone knows how to enable computer firewall?
If these values are “0” the firewall isn’t available.
To get it active just delete them both. Don’t set them to 1.
Before deleting remember to make a backup of the registry.
After deleting reboot the system.
hey the message comes that hosted network couldn’t be started bcz the group or resource is not in the correct state to perform the requested operation
Open Device Manager. Click View -> Show hidden devices. Go to Network adapters. Locate Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adapter. Right click it and select Enable.
Also, try this: open Device Manager, locate your physical wireless adapter, open its Properties, switch to the Power management tab and select the option “Allow this device to wake up the computer” and “Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power.
Then use the commands below again:
netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allownetsh wlan start hosted networkHi I’m unable to access internet with my wireless device even though ‘Access type’ is showing as ‘Internet’ on both.
>Kept firewall setting disabled.
This could happen if you have set a proxy or VPN on your wireless device, or its IP is not set to auto.
Thanks for reply, proxy is set to ‘none’ & for IP it is showing ‘DHCP’ & ‘STATIC’
>I’ve tried both, but still no change. Pls suggest
>getting full signal strength also
🙂
Keep the DHCP on auto.
Open the Services console (search for services.msc and click/tap the first result).
Then, look for a service called Routing and Remote Access service. If disabled, start it and set it to Automatic. If this isn’t working either, do the same thing for the service called Internet Connection Sharing.
Then please tell us how did that go.
Thanks again, “Internet connection sharing” service was already in enabled mode & “Routing & remote access service which was in disable mode is enabled & set to automatic..
🙁 not working
I’m kinda’ running out of ideas.
Maybe it has something to do with your DNS settings?
Try running
ipconfig /flushdnsas admin in a command prompt.Just of curiosity, what antivirus/firewall do you use?
“Success fully run the DNS resolver cache” by the said command , still no changes 🙁
No antivirus I am using, & its windows firewall
I’m sorry but I’m out of ideas. Maybe it’s a Windows bug. You might try using third-party apps that do this. Have a look at Conectify.
Thank u, for all ur valuable responses, I am just quitting this.
I have tried with virtual router manager beta v.9 also it is also not working
Rohan – Are you using the Airtel 4G service? I’m facing the exact same problem as you and have tried almost everything but nothing works. The only reason I can think of is that the ISP (airtel) might have blocked internet via virtual adapters!
Hi! Step two: There is no dropdown menu, only a box with “Wi-Fi” in it. I cannot change it..
Enable the Internet Connection Sharing service. See the previous comments.
I have followed the steps and very easily got to make it work! Thanks for the tutorial 🙂
We’re really glad to hear that! 🙂
wow..this is great and helped me a lot….thank you !!!! 🙂
🙂 it’s always nice to hear that!
I am having problem in step 2.. after going to the sharing tab and checking the box of “Allow other network users to connect through this computer’s Internet connection”.. still no internet access is shown.
Another problem cropped up.. by mistake i disabled the network i created.. now if i am repeating step 1, following message is shown: “The hosted network couldn’t be started. The group or resource is not in the correct state to perform the requested operation. “
Check the previous comments.
The hotspot is created but not getting connected to my android phone. Its showing “Network disabled. Poor connection.” on the phone, although the signal is very strong.
I am getting to the final step of enabling the internet to my connection but I dont have a drop down box I only have the wifi option i have done the device manager show hidden option and everything you suggested in previous comments but to no avail any suggestions?
C:Windowssystem32>netsh wlan start hostednetwork
The hosted network started.
C:Windowssystem32>netsh wlan drivers
The following command was not found: wlan drivers.
C:Windowssystem32>netsh wlan show drivers
Interface name: Wi-Fi
Driver : Broadcom BCM4352HMB 802.11ac 2×2 Wi-Fi Adapter
Vendor : Broadcom
Provider : Broadcom
Date : 6/08/2013
Version : 6.30.223.143
INF file : C:WindowsINFoem13.inf
Files : 4 total
C:Windowssystem32DRIVERSBCMWL63a.SYS
C:Windowssystem32bcmihvsrv64.dll
C:Windowssystem32bcmihvui64.dll
C:Windowssystem32driversvwifibus.sys
Type : Native Wi-Fi Driver
Radio types supported : 802.11ac 802.11a 802.11n 802.11g 802.11b
FIPS 140-2 mode supported : Yes
802.11w Management Frame Protection supported : Yes
Hosted network supported : Yes
Authentication and cipher supported in infrastructure mode:
Open None
Open WEP
WPA2-Enterprise TKIP
WPA2-Personal TKIP
WPA2-Enterprise CCMP
WPA2-Personal CCMP
WPA-Enterprise TKIP
WPA-Personal TKIP
WPA-Enterprise CCMP
WPA-Personal CCMP
Authentication and cipher supported in ad-hoc mode:
WPA2-Personal CCMP
Open None
Open WEP
C:Windowssystem32>
The wireless card is OK and will work.
Do you find yourself in one of the scenarios we said in the first section of this article? You should have an ethernet (with Internet) and a wifi, or 2 wifi (from which 1 should have internet), or a modem(with Internet) and a wifi. You cannot use a single wireless card to connect to the Internet and create a hosted network at the same time.
I have my laptop connected via ethernet and its connected to internet and then I also have the wifi connection which isnt connected to internet atm because we are using an older modem that has no wifi on it, I managed to make the virtual connection with no problems so i could see in network sharing my bluetooth connection, my wifi connection my ethernet connection and then the connection i made. I was able to connect my ipad to the computer however when I went into the properties of ethernet and click sharing internet that box that you have on your tutorial shows you have WiFi option and then the other options I only have the Wifi option I can delete it and write anything else and there is no drop down box
I know it sounds obvious, but did you try to restart the computer? You should be able to share the ethernet with any local area connection. Also check if these services are started: Internet Connection Sharing and Routing and Remote Access.
Hi,
I getting the error “the wireless local area network interface is powered down and doesn’t support the requested operation” while executing the “start hostednetwork command”
pls help
Well… did you turn on the wifi? On laptops you’ll usually find a dedicated button or a combination of keys like Fn+F2 etc.
Yeah tried all that I gave up I bought connectify program only 12 bucks it seems good thnx for ur help
how to stop someone to get connected to our wifi through cmd prompt ?
🙂 Change the password!
my wifi drivers info :
Interface name: Wi-Fi
Driver : Ralink RT3290 802.11bgn Wi-Fi Adapter
Vendor : Ralink Technology, Corp.
Provider : Ralink Technology, Corp.
Date : 29/03/2014
Version : 5.0.45.0
INF file : C:WINDOWSINFoem29.inf
Files : 4 total
C:WINDOWSsystem32DRIVERSnetr28x.sys
C:WINDOWSsystem32driversvwifibus.sys
C:WINDOWSsystem32RaCoInstx.dll
C:WINDOWSsystem32RaCoInst.dat
Type : Native Wi-Fi Driver
Radio types supported : 802.11b 802.11g 802.11n
FIPS 140-2 mode supported : Yes
802.11w Management Frame Protection supported : Yes
Hosted network supported : Yes
Authentication and cipher supported in infrastructure mode:
Open None
Open WEP-40bit
Open WEP-104bit
Open WEP
WPA-Enterprise TKIP
WPA-Enterprise CCMP
WPA-Personal TKIP
WPA-Personal CCMP
WPA2-Enterprise TKIP
WPA2-Enterprise CCMP
WPA2-Personal TKIP
WPA2-Personal CCMP
Vendor defined TKIP
Vendor defined CCMP
WPA2-Enterprise Vendor defined
WPA2-Enterprise Vendor defined
Vendor defined Vendor defined
Vendor defined Vendor defined
Vendor defined Vendor defined
Authentication and cipher supported in ad-hoc mode:
Open None
Open WEP-40bit
Open WEP-104bit
Open WEP
WPA2-Personal CCMP
Vendor defined Vendor defined
what i have tried yet :
1) adapter sharing options
2)service.msc options
3)updated drivers
4)mhotspot
still not able to access internet in my android phone
access type is – internet in both the connection
fed up with this
please give me any other solution
please
Well, from what you’re saying I understand the laptop is configured correctly. The problem is on the Android device. Try to set it to use a static IP.
The virtual network is working with devices other than my android devices, they display authentication problem. Please guide me.
Windows 8.1 64bit / Broadcom 802.11n
If you have authentication problems only on the Android devices, the problem is most likely the language on them. Try to connect to the AP using the english keyboard, or better yet set the phone to english language, region and keyboard.
Umnn.. I am using English keyboard already. switched back and forth to English US & English UK but no luck. Installed Windows 7 in another partition of the same pc and tried ad hoc from GUI but later came to know Android rejects ad hoc networks, so ran it from CMD and finally working fine. Windows 8.1 is still a mystery.
You’re right about Android devices. I just found that too. It seems you have to find workarounds in order to connect from some Androids. There are some apps that enable this feature but you have to root the device, as it seems.
Thanks! It worked flawlessly! One has to remember the distinction that in Win8.1, you don’t have an option to create an adhoc network, but must proceed through command prompt only.
We’re glad to hear that it worked for you!
Modem internet is shared. but still wifi access type is showing “No Internet Access”
kindly help.
Did you try everything we talked about in the previous comments?
Thanks for your relpy. Now everything is ok. my mobile wifi is showing it is connected but i’m not able to access internet. kindly help.
If the mobile device you’re trying to connect is an Android, it seems that Androids have some problems with ad-hoc networks.
worked fine thanks for all details……
We’re glad to hear that!
It works perfectly, thank you very much!!!!!!!
hi! this has been very helpful so far, but I got stuck after entering the network sharing center. When I clicked on the Sharing tab, the only option for connection is Wi-Fi. I read the other comments and saw that other people had the same issue. So i followed your advice and opened up the device manager but when I checked, my hosted network virtual adapter was already enabled. So after that, I disabled it, re-enabled it and repeated the two steps you mentioned. However, when I went back to the network sharing center I was still having the same issue. Any ideas of what I can do next?
Hi there! Did you check if the “ICS” and “Routing and Remote Access” services are running?